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How to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Kilmacolm by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the 530 bus from Bus Station, Port Glasgow station to Market Place, Kilmacolm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 901901
Bus - 530530
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130470
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130473
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Kilmacolm
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Market Place, Kilmacolm
    Ride to bus station
    Market Place, Kilmacolm
    ID 6130403
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 906 and 530

To get from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 530 bus from Bus Station, Port Glasgow station to Market Place, Kilmacolm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 906906
Bus - 530530
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130470
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130473
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Kilmacolm
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Market Place, Kilmacolm
    Ride to bus station
    Market Place, Kilmacolm
    ID 6130403
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kilmacolm, Scotland is approximately 121.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Kilmacolm, Scotland

Kilmacolm is located at Kilmacolm, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Market Place, Kilmacolm.

Train stations close to Kilmacolm:

  • Woodhall
  • Langbank

Bus stations close to Kilmacolm:

  • Market Place, Kilmacolm
  • Moss Road, Kilmacolm
  • Gibson Lane, Kilmacolm

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 906 and 530

To get from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the 530 bus from Bus Station, Port Glasgow station to Market Place, Kilmacolm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 906906
Bus - 530530
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130470
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Port Glasgow
    ID 6130473
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Kilmacolm
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Market Place, Kilmacolm
    Ride to bus station
    Market Place, Kilmacolm
    ID 6130403
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 901, Bus line 530.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 906, Bus line 530.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kilmacolm?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Queen Street station near Kilmacolm in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Kilmacolm by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Kilmacolm in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Kilmacolm?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Kilmacolm?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Kilmacolm in Scotland.